Fades, Fros & Faux Hawks: Black Barber Shops in the Austin Area

A clean haircut or fresh, new do will change the swag in any Black person’s steps. Hair is a priority and something our community takes deep pride in. This is likely because it’s one of our most prominent, unique and coveted features. How many other things on Earth do you know can defy the law of gravity?

While Austin does have a plethora of barbershops, it takes a particular type of barber to be skillfull at cutting and styling Black hair. Here’s a list of black-owned or black-specialty barbershops in the greater Austin area.